Study Highlights Low-THC Hemp Beverages as a Tool for Reducing Alcohol Consumption Amid Legislative Challenges
A new study by MoreBetter Ltd reveals that low-dose hemp beverages can reduce alcohol consumption and improve well-being, urging lawmakers to consider the data before enacting restrictive hemp legislation
Key Points
- 1Study shows low-dose hemp beverages reduce alcohol consumption
- 2Proposed legislation may redefine THC limits, impacting the hemp industry
- 3Over 300,000 jobs and $1.5 billion in tax revenue at risk
- 4Industry leaders urge evidence-based policymaking
- 5Senator Rand Paul opposes restrictive hemp legislation
A recent study conducted by MoreBetter Ltd reveals that low-dose hemp-derived beverages can significantly contribute to reducing alcohol consumption while promoting well-being with minimal impairment. This study comes at a critical time as the Senate considers a new hemp bill that could redefine permissible THC levels in hemp products. The study's findings suggest that these beverages offer measurable public health benefits, urging lawmakers to consider the data before voting on restrictive hemp legislation
MoreBetter Ltd's research involved 2,580 adult participants over 22 days, consuming hemp beverages with THC levels ranging from one to 10 mg per serving. The study's dosing mirrors current commercial products, emphasizing the practical application of its findings. The results highlight that consumers are using these products responsibly to relax and reduce alcohol intake without experiencing significant intoxication, a point emphasized by Kevin Provost, CEO of MoreBetter Ltd
The FY 2026 Agriculture–FDA Appropriations Bill proposes redefining hemp to ban products with more than 0.4 mg of THC per container. This change could outlaw most hemp-derived products, including low-dose beverages, impacting the $28.4 billion hemp industry and threatening over 300,000 jobs. MoreBetter Ltd has published its data online, advocating for evidence-based decision-making among policymakers
Industry stakeholders, including the US Hemp Roundtable, have voiced strong opposition to the proposed legislation, citing potential economic and public health repercussions. The Whitney Economics 2023 National Cannabinoid Report suggests that the legislation could decimate 95% of businesses and result in $1.5 billion in lost tax revenue. Jonathan Miller, General Counsel for the US Hemp Roundtable, argues that the bill would undermine American farms and businesses, disrupting the lives of those reliant on hemp products
The study and its implications underscore the importance of informed policymaking in the hemp industry. MoreBetter Ltd and industry advocates are calling for a reconsideration of the legislative language, supporting Senator Rand Paul's efforts to oppose the restrictive measures. As the debate continues, the industry remains hopeful for a regulatory framework that supports innovation while safeguarding public health